Mosquitoes and mould pose risk in drenched Queensland
Mould and mosquitoes have been identified as greater risks in Queensland amid heavy rain and flooding in the aftermath of two cyclones.
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Premier admits mistake over homelessness appointment
Appointing a former director-general to undertake a review of Queensland's response to homelessness was "not a good look", an apologetic premier says.
Firing a Cannon through the Aussie ute market
Chinese car maker Great Wall Motors is taking aim at the lucrative Aussie ute market with new iterations of its Cannon utility.
Voke leads Dowling by a shot at Vic Open
Teenaged amateur Billy Dowling is only one shot off the halfway lead at the men's Vic Open golf tournament.
Meta reveals plans to launch AI services in Australia
The firm behind Facebook has bold ambitions for artificial intelligence, with Mark Zuckerberg announcing plans to create the world's most popular AI services.
Sixers beat Kings, extend NBL winning streak to four
Former Sydney Kings Dejan Vasiljevic and Isaac Humphries starred against their old NBL side to keep red-hot Adelaide's winning streak rolling with a 85-78 win.
Roar score late to secure A-League draw with Phoenix
Brave Brisbane overcame an injured-ravaged night to secure a 1-1 draw with Wellington Phoenix under new ALM head coach Ruben Zadkovich.
Australia dominate men’s team sprint in track cycling
Australia's cyclists have won the men's team sprint on day one of the Track Nations Cup and also finished on the podium in the two team pursuits.
Arnold looks forward as Socceroos lament Cup heartbreak
The Socceroos are reeling after letting a 1-0 lead slip and losing to South Korea 2-1 in extra-time to crash out of the Asian Cup in the quarter-finals.
Zadkovich embraces Roar ‘curve ball’ after ALM return
Acting Brisbane Roar head coach Ruben Zadkovich was in limbo a fortnight ago but after taking over from the ill Ben Cahn has belief in himself and his players.
Severe weather warning for border as ex-Kirrily lingers
Flood-hit Queensland regions are bracing for another drenching from ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily amid calls for more resilient infrastructure.
Kyle Flanagan can be perfect foil for Ben Hunt: Dragons
Ben Hunt has regularly had to carry the Dragons in recent times, but the arrival of Kyle Flanagan offers hope the No.7 can unleash his natural running game.
Roosters’ Sam Walker will bounce back in 2024: Fittler
Sam Walker endured a turbulent 2023 but Sydney Roosters legend Brad Fittler has backed the young half to bounce back in a big way.
Ukraine suspends defence official amid corruption probe
Ukrainian authorities say they are investigating suspected corruption in the procurement of weapons, with one official suspended.
Aussie Koloi dives to springboard gold at world titles
Queensland diver Alysha Koloi has won Australia's first gold medal of the world aquatics championships in Doha, winning the one-metre springboard title.
Israel keeps pressure on last two refugee cities
Deadly air strikes have intensified fears among the thousands of displaced Palestinians that Israeli forces will advance on the last refugee cities in Gaza.
US begins strikes in Iraq and Syria over Jordan attack
While US strikes after the attack in Jordan do not target any locations inside Iran, they are likely to increase concern about tensions in the Middle East.
Showdown with Usyk shelved after Fury’s sparring cut
Tyson Fury has suffered a cut during sparring, forcing his world heavyweight title unification bout with Oleksandr Usyk on February 17 to be postponed.
Final man sentenced over Australia’s biggest tax fraud
Tax cheats have been warned they cannot evade the law forever after a final jail sentence was issued over the $105 million Plutus payroll fraud.
Doctors urge caution as temperatures soar in the east
High temperatures are forecast for SA, Victoria and NSW over the weekend and experts are warning of the risk of heat-related illness.
Quick Bartlett to be rested after ODI debut to remember
Not even in Xavier Bartlett's wildest dreams did he think he would be playing for Australia this summer, let alone be creating ODI history.
Knights coach Jeffries off to good start: Southwell
Halfback Jesse Southwell says new coach Ben Jeffries can keep the good times rolling at Newcastle, as the Knights target a third consecutive NRLW title.
Fury ripple effect could lure Opetaia-Briedis duel home
Jai Opetaia's blockbuster world-title rematch with Mairis Briedis could be fought in Australia after Tyson Fury's injury blew up plans for their Saudi duel.
Young boy bitten in latest dingo attack on island
A dingo has bitten a boy on a Queensland island in the fourth such attack in as many weeks, with the young victim taken by boat to hospital on the mainland.
Hundreds of animals disembark ship amid export limbo
While some animals are back on dry land, thousands of cattle remain in limbo on an export ship forced to return to WA because of conflict in the Middle East.
Developer discounts to help address housing supply woes
Apartment block developers will not have to pay $350 million in state government charges if they build medium density homes that help fix housing supply issues.
PM honours late MP on Dunkley by-election hustings
The prime minister has hit the hustings ahead of a by-election triggered by the death of Peta Murphy, opening a medical imaging suite in the Labor MP's name.
Tasmanian AFL club to unveil nickname, jumper in March
The wait is almost over to learn what name the new Tasmanian AFL club will go by, with that and the 19th team's jumper to be revealed in March.
Travis Head released from Australia’s white-ball squads
World Cup hero Travis Head will not play again until the tour of New Zealand after being released from Australia's white-ball squads.
Ponga and Walsh could play together in Origin: Slater
Kalyn Ponga and Reece Walsh appear set for a battle to play fullback for Queensland in Origin this year but Billy Slater is open to finding a role for both men.
McDermott’s brilliant ton steers Qld out of trouble
Queensland's Ben McDermott has smashed an unbeaten 146 against Tasmania at the Gabba, steering the Bulls out of trouble at 3-24 in the Sheffield Shield.